Jul 10 2018
Changing the Narrative is this year’s ageism awareness campaign to increase our understanding of ageism and to change how Coloradans think about aging. Ageism is the discrimination or being biased against our older population. Unfortunately, ageism is alive and well, despite our current laws to protect people over 50 years of age. Someone who is …
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Jul 03 2018
Museum staff and archaeology professionals lead tours for the public at the Magic Mountain site this summer. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science invites members of the public to be a part of an excavation project at the Magic Mountain archaeological site, located near Apex Park just outside of Golden, Colo. Free public tours …
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Apr 17 2018
Helping homeless pets and horses is as simple as a walk in the park! The Dumb Friends League is hosting its 24th annual Furry Scurry dog walk on Saturday, May 5 in Denver’s Washington Park to raise money for homeless pets and horses in our community. Animal lovers and their dogs will enjoy a beautiful …
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Apr 10 2018
Stunning exhibition features authentic Dead Sea Scrolls and hundreds of artifacts. Dead Sea Scrolls, the exhibition that has captivated millions, is now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The regional premiere of this exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see authentic Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that include the oldest known biblical …
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Apr 03 2018
On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 150 friends and family convened at the Del Mar Senior Center to celebrate the 100th birthday for the city’s newest centenarian, Ms. Roberta Thomas. Born on March 8, 1918 in Cancienne, Louisiana, Ms. Roberta is the eldest child of 3 brothers (now deceased) and one sister, Bessie Jones. Ms. Roberta …
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Mar 27 2018
By Carol Core Caring for an elderly family member is a daunting task, no matter what level of care is needed. Currently, there are more than 65 million non- paid family caregivers in the US. With the aging of the Boomers, that number is only growing. Collectively caregivers give over $420 billion in FREE care …
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Mar 20 2018
The Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs has hired María Corral as Community Integration Coordinator to expand community partnerships and develop new ways to serve immigrants and refugees. Reach her at Maria.Corral@denvergov.org or 720-913-8451. Denver aumenta sus servicios a inmigrantes y refugiados La Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados incorporó a la primera Coordinadora de …
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Mar 13 2018
By Steve Grund, Colorado Senior Lobby It’s your House. You built it. And, on Wednesday, March 21st at 9:00am, Governor John Hickenlooper’s Senior Day Proclamation invites you to the Capitol to enjoy it. Please come and join us! What’s on your mind? Senior Day is a terrific opportunity to share thoughts, ask questions and talk to …
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Mar 06 2018
On February 17th at the Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, the Colorado Black Round Table (CBRT) Black History Month Celebration Honorees and Meeting lead by Dr. Sharon R. Bailey, Program Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Culture, Equity & Leadership Team. They discussed the “Role of The Black Church, Mosques & Centers of Spiritual Development, a …
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Feb 27 2018
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to announce that Gabriela Chavarria, Ph.D., has been named vice president of research and collections. Dr. Chavarria brings more than 20 years of experience in managing teams of gifted professionals and innovative science programs, influencing policy, developing new scientific collections and leading scientists in research efforts …
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Feb 20 2018
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities hosts a performance of the multimedia musical experience The Legacy Show on Saturday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Stage Theatre. The Legacy Show is an exploration of African-American musical history and culture through time and is presented during Black History Month; a national acknowledgment …
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Feb 13 2018
LEAP, the Low-income Energy Assistance Program that helps eligible individuals, families, and seniors pay a portion of their winter home heating costs, is accepting applications through April 30, 2018. While LEAP isn’t intended to pay the entire cost of home heating, it can alleviate some of the burden associated with colder months for those with …
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